For journalists who currently work for local media but have their sights on international media employment, that journey begins right where you are – journalism is universal, the basic elements and ethics are the same irrespective of where you work. So, think global and act local in your current role. It’s very tempting, especially when […]
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Nigerian journalists, especially those working for so-called traditional media have to change the way they tell stories. Those interested in getting employed in international media should think global and act local in their current role. When I hear someone introduce themselves as a “broadcast journalist” or a “print journalist”, I cringe and grind my teeth
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Nigerian Stakeholders have called for coordinated national implementation of the country’s National AI Strategy. They made the call at the 2026 Global AI Summit in India, where delegates supported by Luminate, the MacArthur Foundation, and the Nigeria AI Collective participated in high-level discussions, exhibitions, and South–South collaboration sessions. On Thursday at New Delhi,
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For media training opportunities in February and March 2026, check some by various organisations below. CJID Student Journalism Opportunity in Ekiti State: Apply Now [Deadline: February 25, 2025] CJID, a Nigerian media think-tank promoting accountability journalism, invites Ekiti student journalists for training, internships, or reporting projects under initiatives like Next Gen/Campus Reporter. Participants gain skills
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After four editions of our annual capacity development report, we have changed the focus of the publication to cover prospects and opportunities in the new year instead of documenting programmes and activities in the previous year. The Report will now be an Outlook to highlight what journalists should pay attention to in the new year
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Niger State Correspondent of The Nation Newspaper, Justina Asishana writes on her digital exploration journey and urged journalists in 2026 to dive in by starting small by building an online presence and learn one tool at a time. As I sit in my house in Minna, Niger state reflecting on the cusp of 2026, I
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Founder of Generative AI with TiTi, Titilope Fadare writes that journalists who will succeed in 2026 will be those who understand both the value and the dangers of AI and use it to do more of what makes journalism essential. The newsroom deadline is 6 p.m. A 120-page government procurement document lands on your desk
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The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) has announced the schedule and faculty for its February 2026 Free Quarterly Online Training Programme, marking the first cohort of the new year in its ongoing commitment to strengthening ethical, innovative and responsible media practice across Africa. The two-day training will hold on Saturday, 14 February and Saturday, 21
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A range of high-impact opportunities is currently open for journalists, media professionals, and communicators across Africa and globally. These include journalism awards recognising investigative, solutions-focused, insurance, and Global South reporting; newsroom and communications job openings in Nigeria; fully funded international fellowships; and postgraduate media scholarships in Europe. This roundup highlights time-sensitive application windows, key eligibility
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There are vacancies for reporters, web writers and editors in three media organisations in the country. The media organizations, including the Big Cabal Media, News Central and Business Times Newspapers recently announced the vacancies. News Central News Central, a broadcast media and television station, needs web writers and breaking news reporters with experience in
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